HS Research Splst

The Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology Division, is seeking a part-time HS Research Specialist to support a large, multi-site longitudinal research study focused on health and development beginning during pregnancy and continuing throughout childhood. The position will support ongoing and future study visits involving pregnant participants, children, and families and will work closely with investigators, research staff, MRI personnel, laboratory personnel, and other collaborating teams.

This individual will independently support and coordinate assigned research activities across multiple study visits, including administration of standardized developmental and behavioral assessments such as the NIH Baby Toolbox (BTB), support of research visits involving MRI and other specialized procedures, participant and family preparation, study documentation, data and quality-control activities, and tracking of required and outstanding visit components. The position will prepare research materials, equipment, supplies, and study spaces; support participants and families throughout complex research visits; and assist with identifying and resolving procedural, documentation, and data-quality concerns in accordance with study protocols and established procedures.

Additional responsibilities include participating in the piloting and implementation of future study visits, assessments, and research procedures; testing and providing feedback on study workflows; maintaining required study-specific training, certifications, and demonstrated competencies; and supporting consistent implementation of research protocols and standardized procedures. The position may provide guidance and instruction to research staff in procedures for which appropriate training and competency have been established.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to this position. Experience organizing, tracking, and reviewing research data using Microsoft Excel and electronic research data or study-management systems is preferred. Applicants should have familiarity with human subjects research requirements, including HIPAA and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles. The position requires completion and maintenance of applicable UNM and study-required training, including CITI human subjects research training and other protocol-, safety-, and procedure-specific training and certifications required for assigned research activities.

This position requires a current valid driver's license and the ability to travel to research, clinical, and community locations as needed. Flexibility is also required to support research visits that may occur outside of regular business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.

We offer an opportunity to work in a range of clinical, academic, research, and community settings within the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• For individual positions in which driving is a job requirement, a valid NM driver's license and valid UNM driver's permit will be required.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Experience supporting clinical, health sciences, or longitudinal research involving human participant
• Experience working with vulnerable or specialized research populations, including pregnant participants, infants, children, and/or individuals with substance use disorders.
• Experience administering standardized developmental, behavioral, neurodevelopmental, or other research assessments.
• Experience supporting MRI, neuroimaging, EEG, or other specialized research procedures.
• Experience coordinating or supporting complex research visits involving multiple study procedures or components.
• Experience reviewing research documentation or data for completeness, accuracy, protocol compliance, and/or quality control.
• Experience with electronic medical record review and/or abstraction of research-related information from medical charts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and experience using electronic research databases or study-management systems.
• Completion of CITI Human Subjects Research training and familiarity with HIPAA and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles.
• Experience participating in the piloting or implementation of new research procedures, assessments, or study workflows.
• Experience working independently on assigned research activities and with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams.

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A complete application will consist of current resume, cover letter and reference. Please describe in your cover letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. Include three references in your resume. The references must be professional references, preferably supervisors. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.